What Are Parabens?

Since everyone is leaning towards healthier products these days, you hear a lot about paraben- free hair products. But what are parabens exactly? Basically, parabens are preservatives that help avoid bacteria from developing in hair products. The problem is that studies have been able to link parabens with breast cancer and reproductive problems. To avoid the preservative, use hair formulas that are labeled as "Paraben- free". To read more about parabens, what they are, and how to avoid them read the article at RealSimple.com
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